How Sleep Affects Concussions and Overall Brain Wellness Get a good night’s sleep. Don’t lose sleep over it. Did you sleep well? Sweet dreams! The many idioms and expressions about sleep in our culture indicate the significance of this basic, yet highly essential, function when it comes to our health. The National Sleep Foundation explains Read more
It’s March, and that means it’s Brain Injury Awareness Month. The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) campaign theme this year is “My Brain Injury Journey” to give a voice and support to people who have experienced either an acquired brain injury (ABI), which can result from birth defects, strokes, infectious diseases and brain tumors Read more
It is important to take care of your brain, whether injured or not. Understanding what strengthens your brain can help decrease brain disease and improve overall mental wellbeing. Our Love Your Brain Quiz is meant for anyone curious about improving their knowledge of brain health. See how well you do! Loading… Reporting by Nicole Read more
Super Bowl LX is just days away, and Mid-Atlantic Concussion (MAC) Alliance’s medical director and president, Vincent Schaller, MD, DABFM, CIC, has penned a new LinkedIn article on his thoughts about the current state of concussions in the NFL. This new article is a continuation of Dr. Schaller’s thoughts and commentary from last year’s “Super Read more
Athletic trainers, coaches, parents and health care providers take note: a 2024 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine using data from the National Concussion Surveillance System analyzed concussion rates of a group of 3,557 children aged 5-17 who visited hospital emergency departments over a 12-month Read more
As Christmas and New Year’s Eve draw near, we know there will be a lot of hustle and bustle—and some merry-making—in the works for many people. Shopping, baking, present-wrapping, parties—these are common activities of the season. But the holidays can also be a challenging time for people recovering from concussions and other traumatic brain injuries Read more
The vestibular system consists of sensory organs in the inner ear that are responsible for balance, spatial orientation and the coordination of head and eye movements. For the body to maintain balance, it requires that information be received by the brain from the vestibular organs in the inner ear, as well as from the eyes Read more
When a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs, the life of the injured individual can change dramatically overnight. With an estimated 2.8 million people in the United States sustaining a TBI each year, increasing concussion awareness in our communities is essential in order for us to provide real support to those suffering with Read more
[10.27.25 UPDATE] New, Exciting Research Finds Neurocognitive Improvements for Post-Concussion Patients Using HBOT This September, exciting new research on hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) found that the treatment can alleviate post-concussive neurocognitive symptoms in adults whose traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occurred in childhood. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Neurology, looked at 26 patients Read more
12.5.25 UPDATE FROM DR. VINCENT SCHALLER: “Dallas Cowboy’s wide receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered an ugly concussion last night in the game against the Detroit Lions, when his head slammed into the turf with incredible force. Once again, we witness a concussed player displaying the fencing posture, indicating injury to the brain stem’s nuclei. It looks Read more
